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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.94, 688.52 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.94, 688.52 and 386.44 is: 578.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.94 : 688.52 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.94/688.52 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.94x = 688.52 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.94x = 266,071.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,071.67/459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.49

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