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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.34, 687.22 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.34, 687.22 and 276.84 is: 414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.34 : 687.22 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.34/687.22 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.34x = 687.22 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.34x = 190,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,249.98/459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.18

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