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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.25, 688.88 and 436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.25, 688.88 and 436.18 is: 654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.25 : 688.88 = 436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.25/688.88 = 436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.25x = 688.88 × 436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.25x = 300,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,475.68/459.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.27

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