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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.71, 689.44 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.71, 689.44 and 264.48 is: 396.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.71 : 689.44 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.71/689.44 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.71x = 689.44 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.71x = 182,343.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,343.09/459.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.65

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