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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.52, 688.63 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.52, 688.63 and 356.32 is: 533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.52 : 688.63 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.52/688.63 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.52x = 688.63 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.52x = 245,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,374.57/459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.98

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