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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 688.08 and 386.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 688.08 and 386.61 is: 579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 688.08 = 386.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/688.08 = 386.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 688.08 × 386.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 266,018.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,018.61/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.22

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