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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.30, 688.06 and 366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.30, 688.06 and 366.92 is: 549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.30 : 688.06 = 366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.30/688.06 = 366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.30x = 688.06 × 366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.30x = 252,462.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,462.98/459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.67

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