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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.14, 687.76 and 459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.14, 687.76 and 459.14 is: 687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.14 : 687.76 = 459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.14/687.76 = 459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.14x = 687.76 × 459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.14x = 315,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,773.54/459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.76

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