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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.21, 688.80 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.21, 688.80 and 277.41 is: 416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.21 : 688.80 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.21/688.80 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.21x = 688.80 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.21x = 191,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,080.01/459.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.11

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