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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.58, 687.72 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.58, 687.72 and 337.54 is: 505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.58 : 687.72 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.58/687.72 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.58x = 687.72 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.58x = 232,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,133.01/459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.10

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