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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.52, 688.56 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.52, 688.56 and 267.04 is: 400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.52 : 688.56 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.52/688.56 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.52x = 688.56 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.52x = 183,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,873.06/459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.14

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