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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.43, 688.90 and 329.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.43, 688.90 and 329.35 is: 493.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.43 : 688.90 = 329.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.43/688.90 = 329.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.43x = 688.90 × 329.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.43x = 226,889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,889.22/459.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.85

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