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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 688.56 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 688.56 and 288.48 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 688.56 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/688.56 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 688.56 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 198,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,635.79/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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