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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.71, 690.37 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.71, 690.37 and 357.11 is: 536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.71 : 690.37 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.71/690.37 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.71x = 690.37 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.71x = 246,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,538.03/459.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.29

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