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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.82, 688.26 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.82, 688.26 and 322.45 is: 482.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.82 : 688.26 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.82/688.26 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.82x = 688.26 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.82x = 221,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,929.44/459.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.64

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