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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.70, 690.17 and 286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.70, 690.17 and 286.72 is: 430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.70 : 690.17 = 286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.70/690.17 = 286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.70x = 690.17 × 286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.70x = 197,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,882.38/459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.46

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