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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.34, 688.52 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.34, 688.52 and 413.46 is: 619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.34 : 688.52 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.34/688.52 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.34x = 688.52 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.34x = 284,676.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,676.51/459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.75

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