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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 688.91 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 688.91 and 337.62 is: 506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 688.91 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/688.91 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 688.91 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 232,586.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,586.81/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.43

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