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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.47, 687.60 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.47, 687.60 and 376.24 is: 563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.47 : 687.60 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.47/687.60 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.47x = 687.60 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.47x = 258,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,700.91/459.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.05

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