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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.60, 688.44 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.60, 688.44 and 287.76 is: 431.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.60 : 688.44 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.60/688.44 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.60x = 688.44 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.60x = 198,105.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,105.49/459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.04

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