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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.77, 687 and 304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.77, 687 and 304.23 is: 455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.77 : 687 = 304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.77/687 = 304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.77x = 687 × 304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.77x = 209,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,006.01/458.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.58

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