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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.92, 688.92 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.92, 688.92 and 395.12 is: 591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.92 : 688.92 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.92/688.92 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.92x = 688.92 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.92x = 272,206.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,206.07/459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.86

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