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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.31, 689.22 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.31, 689.22 and 356.80 is: 535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.31 : 689.22 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.31/689.22 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.31x = 689.22 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.31x = 245,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,913.70/459.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.40

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