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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.58, 688.92 and 383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.58, 688.92 and 383.14 is: 574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.58 : 688.92 = 383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.58/688.92 = 383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.58x = 688.92 × 383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.58x = 263,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,952.81/459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.33

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