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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.68, 688.15 and 443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.68, 688.15 and 443.27 is: 663.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.68 : 688.15 = 443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.68/688.15 = 443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.68x = 688.15 × 443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.68x = 305,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,036.86/459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.59

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