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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.06, 688.80 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.06, 688.80 and 401.94 is: 603.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.06 : 688.80 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.06/688.80 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.06x = 688.80 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.06x = 276,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,856.27/459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.09

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