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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 688.68 and 313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 688.68 and 313.25 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 688.68 = 313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/688.68 = 313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 688.68 × 313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 215,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,725.57/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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