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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.26, 686.68 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.26, 686.68 and 304.46 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.26 : 686.68 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.26/686.68 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.26x = 686.68 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.26x = 209,064.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,064.97/458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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