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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.48, 687.84 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.48, 687.84 and 357.24 is: 534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.48 : 687.84 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.48/687.84 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.48x = 687.84 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.48x = 245,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,723.96/459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.79

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