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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.30, 686.94 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.30, 686.94 and 410.94 is: 614.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.30 : 686.94 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.30/686.94 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.30x = 686.94 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.30x = 282,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,291.12/459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.61

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