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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.04, 688.02 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.04, 688.02 and 296.50 is: 444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.04 : 688.02 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.04/688.02 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.04x = 688.02 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.04x = 203,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,997.93/459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.40

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