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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.25, 688.26 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.25, 688.26 and 264.34 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.25 : 688.26 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.25/688.26 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.25x = 688.26 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.25x = 181,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,934.65/459.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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