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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.76, 689.04 and 342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.76, 689.04 and 342.11 is: 512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.76 : 689.04 = 342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.76/689.04 = 342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.76x = 689.04 × 342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.76x = 235,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,727.47/459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.72

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