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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.10, 687.39 and 296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.10, 687.39 and 296.38 is: 443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.10 : 687.39 = 296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.10/687.39 = 296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.10x = 687.39 × 296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.10x = 203,728.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,728.65/459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.76

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