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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.20, 688.72 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.20, 688.72 and 277.76 is: 416.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.20 : 688.72 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.20/688.72 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.20x = 688.72 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.20x = 191,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,298.87/459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.59

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