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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.23, 689.15 and 379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.23, 689.15 and 379.04 is: 568.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.23 : 689.15 = 379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.23/689.15 = 379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.23x = 689.15 × 379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.23x = 261,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,215.42/459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.81

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