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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.13, 687.09 and 440.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.13, 687.09 and 440.00 is: 658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.13 : 687.09 = 440.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.13/687.09 = 440.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.13x = 687.09 × 440.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.13x = 302,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,316.16/459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.45

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