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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.54, 689.63 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.54, 689.63 and 395.28 is: 593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.54 : 689.63 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.54/689.63 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.54x = 689.63 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.54x = 272,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,594.97/459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.19

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