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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.54, 689.40 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.54, 689.40 and 316.26 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.54 : 689.40 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.54/689.40 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.54x = 689.40 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.54x = 218,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,029.64/459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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