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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.59, 689.99 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.59, 689.99 and 264.78 is: 397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.59 : 689.99 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.59/689.99 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.59x = 689.99 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.59x = 182,694.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,694.23/459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.52

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