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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.66, 688.74 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.66, 688.74 and 297.20 is: 445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.66 : 688.74 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.66/688.74 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.66x = 688.74 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.66x = 204,693.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,693.53/459.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.32

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