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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.95, 689.33 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.95, 689.33 and 228.92 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.95 : 689.33 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.95/689.33 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.95x = 689.33 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.95x = 157,798.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,798.55/459.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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