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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.33, 688.39 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.33, 688.39 and 337.02 is: 505.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.33 : 688.39 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.33/688.39 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.33x = 688.39 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.33x = 232,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,002.92/459.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.09

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