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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.52, 690.29 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.52, 690.29 and 277.02 is: 416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.52 : 690.29 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.52/690.29 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.52x = 690.29 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.52x = 191,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,224.14/459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.14

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