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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.08, 687.84 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.08, 687.84 and 276.44 is: 414.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.08 : 687.84 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.08/687.84 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.08x = 687.84 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.08x = 190,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,146.49/459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.19

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