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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.60, 688.60 and 390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.60, 688.60 and 390.80 is: 585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.60 : 688.60 = 390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.60/688.60 = 390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.60x = 688.60 × 390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.60x = 269,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,104.88/459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.52

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