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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.31, 685.60 and 394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.31, 685.60 and 394.73 is: 589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.31 : 685.60 = 394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.31/685.60 = 394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.31x = 685.60 × 394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.31x = 270,622.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,622.97/459.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.19

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