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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 688.59 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 688.59 and 261.66 is: 392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 688.59 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/688.59 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 688.59 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 180,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,176.46/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.44

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