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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.64, 688.38 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.64, 688.38 and 382.60 is: 573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.64 : 688.38 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.64/688.38 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.64x = 688.38 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.64x = 263,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,374.19/459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.00

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