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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.65, 688.86 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.65, 688.86 and 337.34 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.65 : 688.86 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.65/688.86 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.65x = 688.86 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.65x = 232,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,376.59/459.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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