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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.76, 689.64 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.76, 689.64 and 267.26 is: 400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.76 : 689.64 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.76/689.64 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.76x = 689.64 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.76x = 184,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,313.19/459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.89

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