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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.66, 688.43 and 356.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.66, 688.43 and 356.61 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.66 : 688.43 = 356.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.66/688.43 = 356.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.66x = 688.43 × 356.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.66x = 245,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,495.80/459.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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