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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.57, 688.89 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.57, 688.89 and 264.33 is: 396.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.57 : 688.89 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.57/688.89 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.57x = 688.89 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.57x = 182,094.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,094.29/459.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.23

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