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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.76, 689.88 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.76, 689.88 and 315.44 is: 473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.76 : 689.88 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.76/689.88 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.76x = 689.88 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.76x = 217,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,615.75/459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.32

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