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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.23, 687.60 and 304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.23, 687.60 and 304.23 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.23 : 687.60 = 304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.23/687.60 = 304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.23x = 687.60 × 304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.23x = 209,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,188.55/458.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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