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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.33, 687.78 and 304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.33, 687.78 and 304.61 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.33 : 687.78 = 304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.33/687.78 = 304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.33x = 687.78 × 304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.33x = 209,501.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,501.23/458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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