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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.52, 688.20 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.52, 688.20 and 363.04 is: 543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.52 : 688.20 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.52/688.20 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.52x = 688.20 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.52x = 249,844.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,844.13/459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.71

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