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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.17, 687.23 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.17, 687.23 and 381.56 is: 571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.17 : 687.23 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.17/687.23 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.17x = 687.23 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.17x = 262,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,221.58/459.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.08

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