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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.60, 688.56 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.60, 688.56 and 382.68 is: 573.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.60 : 688.56 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.60/688.56 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.60x = 688.56 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.60x = 263,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,498.14/459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.32

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