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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.10, 688.65 and 405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.10, 688.65 and 405.10 is: 607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.10 : 688.65 = 405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.10/688.65 = 405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.10x = 688.65 × 405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.10x = 278,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,972.12/459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.65

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