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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.59, 688.82 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.59, 688.82 and 212.49 is: 318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.59 : 688.82 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.59/688.82 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.59x = 688.82 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.59x = 146,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,366.30/459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.47

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