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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.08, 688.64 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.08, 688.64 and 266.28 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.08 : 688.64 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.08/688.64 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.08x = 688.64 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.08x = 183,371.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,371.06/459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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