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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.16, 687.30 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.16, 687.30 and 261.24 is: 391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.16 : 687.30 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.16/687.30 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.16x = 687.30 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.16x = 179,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,550.25/459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.04

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