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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.84, 688.84 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.84, 688.84 and 276.68 is: 414.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.84 : 688.84 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.84/688.84 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.84x = 688.84 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.84x = 190,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,588.25/459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.47

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