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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.83, 690.08 and 277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.83, 690.08 and 277.31 is: 416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.83 : 690.08 = 277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.83/690.08 = 277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.83x = 690.08 × 277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.83x = 191,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,361.25/459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.16

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