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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 687.60 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 687.60 and 386.76 is: 579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 687.60 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/687.60 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 687.60 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 265,936.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,936.18/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.23

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