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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.95, 688.31 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.95, 688.31 and 376.71 is: 563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.95 : 688.31 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.95/688.31 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.95x = 688.31 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.95x = 259,291.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,291.38/459.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.74

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