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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.26, 687.27 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.26, 687.27 and 337.22 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.26 : 687.27 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.26/687.27 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.26x = 687.27 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.26x = 231,761.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,761.19/459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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