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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.30, 688.34 and 410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.30, 688.34 and 410.49 is: 615.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.30 : 688.34 = 410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.30/688.34 = 410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.30x = 688.34 × 410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.30x = 282,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,554.63/459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.19

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