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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.94, 689.84 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.94, 689.84 and 200 is: 299.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.94 : 689.84 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.94/689.84 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.94x = 689.84 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.94x = 137,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,968/459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.97

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