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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.28, 689.04 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.28, 689.04 and 264.40 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.28 : 689.04 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.28/689.04 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.28x = 689.04 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.28x = 182,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,182.18/459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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