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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 687.27 and 304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 687.27 and 304.41 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 687.27 = 304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/687.27 = 304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 687.27 × 304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 209,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,211.86/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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