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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.99, 687.33 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.99, 687.33 and 304.45 is: 455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.99 : 687.33 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.99/687.33 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.99x = 687.33 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.99x = 209,254.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,254.76/458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.90

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