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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 688.23 and 199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 688.23 and 199.17 is: 298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 688.23 = 199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/688.23 = 199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 688.23 × 199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 137,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,074.77/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.64

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