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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.04, 687.84 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.04, 687.84 and 242.56 is: 363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.04 : 687.84 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.04/687.84 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.04x = 687.84 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.04x = 166,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,842.47/459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.46

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