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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.11, 688.66 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.11, 688.66 and 202.61 is: 303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.11 : 688.66 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.11/688.66 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.11x = 688.66 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.11x = 139,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,529.40/459.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.91

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