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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.09, 687.22 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.09, 687.22 and 393.48 is: 589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.09 : 687.22 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.09/687.22 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.09x = 687.22 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.09x = 270,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,406.34/459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.01

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