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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.50, 688.84 and 242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.50, 688.84 and 242.69 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.50 : 688.84 = 242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.50/688.84 = 242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.50x = 688.84 × 242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.50x = 167,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,170.53/459.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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