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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.04, 688.42 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.04, 688.42 and 134.32 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.04 : 688.42 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.04/688.42 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.04x = 688.42 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.04x = 92,468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,468.57/459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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