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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.37, 688.70 and 242.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.37, 688.70 and 242.83 is: 364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.37 : 688.70 = 242.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.37/688.70 = 242.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.37x = 688.70 × 242.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.37x = 167,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,235.81/459.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.05

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