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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.48, 688.74 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.48, 688.74 and 322.62 is: 483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.48 : 688.74 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.48/688.74 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.48x = 688.74 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.48x = 222,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,201.30/459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.59

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