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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.73, 688.74 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.73, 688.74 and 356.68 is: 534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.73 : 688.74 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.73/688.74 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.73x = 688.74 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.73x = 245,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,659.78/459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.36

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