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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.50, 688.61 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.50, 688.61 and 242.82 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.50 : 688.61 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.50/688.61 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.50x = 688.61 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.50x = 167,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,208.89/459.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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