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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.41, 687.75 and 304.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.41, 687.75 and 304.78 is: 457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.41 : 687.75 = 304.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.41/687.75 = 304.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.41x = 687.75 × 304.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.41x = 209,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,612.45/458.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.26

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