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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.48, 688.80 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.48, 688.80 and 296.64 is: 444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.48 : 688.80 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.48/688.80 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.48x = 688.80 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.48x = 204,325.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,325.63/459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.69

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