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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.07, 687.94 and 355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.07, 687.94 and 355.87 is: 533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.07 : 687.94 = 355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.07/687.94 = 355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.07x = 687.94 × 355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.07x = 244,817.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,817.21/459.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.29

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