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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.83, 688.95 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.83, 688.95 and 286.07 is: 428.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.83 : 688.95 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.83/688.95 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.83x = 688.95 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.83x = 197,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,087.93/459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.61

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