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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.49, 689.23 and 323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.49, 689.23 and 323.15 is: 484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.49 : 689.23 = 323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.49/689.23 = 323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.49x = 689.23 × 323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.49x = 222,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,722.54/459.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.72

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