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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.96, 688.82 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.96, 688.82 and 344.28 is: 515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.96 : 688.82 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.96/688.82 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.96x = 688.82 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.96x = 237,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,146.95/459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.58

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