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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 689.31 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 689.31 and 378 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 689.31 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/689.31 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 689.31 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 260,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,559.18/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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