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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 687.58 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 687.58 and 266.16 is: 398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 687.58 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/687.58 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 687.58 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 183,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,006.29/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.60

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