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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.06, 689.73 and 329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.06, 689.73 and 329.86 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.06 : 689.73 = 329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.06/689.73 = 329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.06x = 689.73 × 329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.06x = 227,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,514.34/459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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