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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 687.49 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 687.49 and 329.06 is: 492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 687.49 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/687.49 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 687.49 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 226,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,226.36/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.58

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