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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 689.04 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 689.04 and 356.16 is: 534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 689.04 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/689.04 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 689.04 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 245,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,408.49/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.66

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