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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.60, 689.49 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.60, 689.49 and 267 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.60 : 689.49 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.60/689.49 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.60x = 689.49 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.60x = 184,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,093.83/459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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