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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.68, 689.72 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.68, 689.72 and 313.47 is: 470.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.68 : 689.72 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.68/689.72 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.68x = 689.72 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.68x = 216,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,204.96/459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.34

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