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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.37, 688.25 and 382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.37, 688.25 and 382.82 is: 573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.37 : 688.25 = 382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.37/688.25 = 382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.37x = 688.25 × 382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.37x = 263,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,473.95/459.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.56

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