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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.09, 688.64 and 199.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.09, 688.64 and 199.01 is: 298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.09 : 688.64 = 199.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.09/688.64 = 199.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.09x = 688.64 × 199.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.09x = 137,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,046.97/459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.52

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