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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.69, 688.72 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.69, 688.72 and 329.48 is: 493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.69 : 688.72 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.69/688.72 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.69x = 688.72 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.69x = 226,919.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,919.47/459.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.64

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