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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.11, 686.19 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.11, 686.19 and 304.11 is: 455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.11 : 686.19 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.11/686.19 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.11x = 686.19 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.11x = 208,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,677.24/458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.52

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