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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.54, 686.88 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.54, 686.88 and 304.08 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.54 : 686.88 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.54/686.88 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.54x = 686.88 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.54x = 208,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,866.47/458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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