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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.93, 690.17 and 329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.93, 690.17 and 329.79 is: 494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.93 : 690.17 = 329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.93/690.17 = 329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.93x = 690.17 × 329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.93x = 227,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,609.52/459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.88

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