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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.63, 689.40 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.63, 689.40 and 135 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.63 : 689.40 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.63/689.40 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.63x = 689.40 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.63x = 93,069
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,069/459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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