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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.24, 688.80 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.24, 688.80 and 407.40 is: 611.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.24 : 688.80 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.24/688.80 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.24x = 688.80 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.24x = 280,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,617.12/459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.05

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