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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.84, 690.30 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.84, 690.30 and 322.50 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.84 : 690.30 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.84/690.30 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.84x = 690.30 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.84x = 222,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,621.75/459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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