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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.91, 686.97 and 387.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.91, 686.97 and 387.01 is: 578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.91 : 686.97 = 387.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.91/686.97 = 387.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.91x = 686.97 × 387.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.91x = 265,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,858.89/459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.07

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