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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.73, 689.19 and 323.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.73, 689.19 and 323.65 is: 485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.73 : 689.19 = 323.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.73/689.19 = 323.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.73x = 689.19 × 323.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.73x = 223,056.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,056.34/459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.19

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