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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.65, 689.94 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.65, 689.94 and 358.05 is: 537.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.65 : 689.94 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.65/689.94 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.65x = 689.94 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.65x = 247,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,030.79/459.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.43

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