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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.72, 688.52 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.72, 688.52 and 276.71 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.72 : 688.52 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.72/688.52 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.72x = 688.52 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.72x = 190,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,517.62/459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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