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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.42, 688.11 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.42, 688.11 and 355.89 is: 533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.42 : 688.11 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.42/688.11 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.42x = 688.11 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.42x = 244,891.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,891.47/459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.05

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