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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.66, 690.03 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.66, 690.03 and 391.62 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.66 : 690.03 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.66/690.03 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.66x = 690.03 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.66x = 270,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,229.55/459.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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