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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.17, 687.54 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.17, 687.54 and 385.86 is: 577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.17 : 687.54 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.17/687.54 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.17x = 687.54 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.17x = 265,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,296.04/459.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.77

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