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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.79, 688.31 and 443.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.79, 688.31 and 443.38 is: 663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.79 : 688.31 = 443.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.79/688.31 = 443.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.79x = 688.31 × 443.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.79x = 305,182.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,182.89/459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.74

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