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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.04, 688 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.04, 688 and 202 is: 302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.04 : 688 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.04/688 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.04x = 688 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.04x = 138,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,976/459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.75

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