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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.94, 688.68 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.94, 688.68 and 387.04 is: 579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.94 : 688.68 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.94/688.68 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.94x = 688.68 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.94x = 266,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,545.74/459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.52

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