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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.94, 689.23 and 337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.94, 689.23 and 337.63 is: 505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.94 : 689.23 = 337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.94/689.23 = 337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.94x = 689.23 × 337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.94x = 232,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,704.72/459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.95

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