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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 688.44 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 688.44 and 400.50 is: 600.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 688.44 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/688.44 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 688.44 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 275,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,720.22/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.23

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