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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.33, 689.37 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.33, 689.37 and 322.65 is: 484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.33 : 689.37 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.33/689.37 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.33x = 689.37 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.33x = 222,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,425.23/459.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.24

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