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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.84, 688.80 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.84, 688.80 and 357.12 is: 534.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.84 : 688.80 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.84/688.80 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.84x = 688.80 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.84x = 245,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,984.26/459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.93

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