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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.02, 688.71 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.02, 688.71 and 276.54 is: 414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.02 : 688.71 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.02/688.71 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.02x = 688.71 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.02x = 190,455.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,455.86/459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.92

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