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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.84, 686.34 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.84, 686.34 and 405.18 is: 604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.84 : 686.34 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.84/686.34 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.84x = 686.34 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.84x = 278,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,091.24/459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.76

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