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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 687.15 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 687.15 and 403.98 is: 604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 687.15 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/687.15 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 687.15 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 277,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,594.86/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.43

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