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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.53, 688.07 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.53, 688.07 and 242.45 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.53 : 688.07 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.53/688.07 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.53x = 688.07 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.53x = 166,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,819.74/459.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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