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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.63, 688.62 and 322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.63, 688.62 and 322.41 is: 483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.63 : 688.62 = 322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.63/688.62 = 322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.63x = 688.62 × 322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.63x = 222,017.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,017.97/459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.04

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