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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.50, 687.52 and 322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.50, 687.52 and 322.82 is: 483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.50 : 687.52 = 322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.50/687.52 = 322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.50x = 687.52 × 322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.50x = 221,945.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,945.21/459.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.01

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