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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.05, 688.77 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.05, 688.77 and 338.31 is: 507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.05 : 688.77 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.05/688.77 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.05x = 688.77 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.05x = 233,017.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,017.78/459.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.61

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