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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.30, 688.37 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.30, 688.37 and 266.70 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.30 : 688.37 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.30/688.37 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.30x = 688.37 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.30x = 183,588.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,588.28/459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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