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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.82, 688.81 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.82, 688.81 and 277.12 is: 415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.82 : 688.81 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.82/688.81 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.82x = 688.81 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.82x = 190,883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,883.03/459.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.13

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