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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 687.38 and 304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 687.38 and 304.31 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 687.38 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/687.38 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 687.38 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 209,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,176.80/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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