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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 688.44 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 688.44 and 202.56 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 688.44 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/688.44 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 688.44 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 139,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,450.41/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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