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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.04, 687.76 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.04, 687.76 and 337.60 is: 505.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.04 : 687.76 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.04/687.76 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.04x = 687.76 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.04x = 232,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,187.78/459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.81

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