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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.70, 689.89 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.70, 689.89 and 286.62 is: 430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.70 : 689.89 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.70/689.89 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.70x = 689.89 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.70x = 197,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,735.56/459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.14

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