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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.45, 634.27 and 359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.45, 634.27 and 359.69 is: 496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.45 : 634.27 = 359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.45/634.27 = 359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.45x = 634.27 × 359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.45x = 228,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,142.61/459.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.55

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