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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.49, 688.92 and 368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.49, 688.92 and 368.17 is: 552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.49 : 688.92 = 368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.49/688.92 = 368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.49x = 688.92 × 368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.49x = 253,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,639.68/459.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.00

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