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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.98, 690.09 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.98, 690.09 and 267.44 is: 401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.98 : 690.09 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.98/690.09 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.98x = 690.09 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.98x = 184,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,557.67/459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.23

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