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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.42, 689 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.42, 689 and 242.88 is: 364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.42 : 689 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.42/689 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.42x = 689 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.42x = 167,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,344.32/459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.25

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