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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.60, 688.59 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.60, 688.59 and 398.34 is: 596.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.60 : 688.59 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.60/688.59 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.60x = 688.59 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.60x = 274,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,292.94/459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.81

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