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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.59, 689.09 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.59, 689.09 and 240.48 is: 360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.59 : 689.09 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.59/689.09 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.59x = 689.09 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.59x = 165,711.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,711.16/459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.57

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