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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.38, 690.02 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.38, 690.02 and 286.24 is: 429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.38 : 690.02 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.38/690.02 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.38x = 690.02 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.38x = 197,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,511.32/459.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.95

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