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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.09, 687.04 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.09, 687.04 and 375.86 is: 562.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.09 : 687.04 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.09/687.04 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.09x = 687.04 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.09x = 258,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,231.63/459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.49

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