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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.32, 687.80 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.32, 687.80 and 304.20 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.32 : 687.80 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.32/687.80 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.32x = 687.80 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.32x = 209,228.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,228.76/458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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