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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.65, 688.75 and 355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.65, 688.75 and 355.79 is: 533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.65 : 688.75 = 355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.65/688.75 = 355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.65x = 688.75 × 355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.65x = 245,051.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,051.19/459.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.12

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