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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 687.16 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 687.16 and 304.54 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 687.16 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/687.16 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 687.16 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 209,267.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,267.87/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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