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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.92, 688.40 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.92, 688.40 and 305.02 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.92 : 688.40 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.92/688.40 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.92x = 688.40 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.92x = 209,972.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,972.37/458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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