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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.04, 688.80 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.04, 688.80 and 312.48 is: 468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.04 : 688.80 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.04/688.80 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.04x = 688.80 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.04x = 215,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,236.22/459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.88

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