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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.32, 687.24 and 322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.32, 687.24 and 322.63 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.32 : 687.24 = 322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.32/687.24 = 322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.32x = 687.24 × 322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.32x = 221,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,724.24/459.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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