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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.76, 689.63 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.76, 689.63 and 113.10 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.76 : 689.63 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.76/689.63 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.76x = 689.63 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.76x = 77,994.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,994.00/459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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