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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.33, 688.35 and 356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.33, 688.35 and 356.14 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.33 : 688.35 = 356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.33/688.35 = 356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.33x = 688.35 × 356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.33x = 245,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,145.29/459.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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