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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.01, 688.43 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.01, 688.43 and 382.47 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.01 : 688.43 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.01/688.43 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.01x = 688.43 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.01x = 263,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,303.82/459.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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