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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 634.03 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 634.03 and 354.12 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 634.03 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/634.03 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 634.03 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 224,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,522.70/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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