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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.78, 687.27 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.78, 687.27 and 304.24 is: 455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.78 : 687.27 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.78/687.27 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.78x = 687.27 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.78x = 209,095.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,095.02/458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.76

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