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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.07, 688.75 and 302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.07, 688.75 and 302.97 is: 454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.07 : 688.75 = 302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.07/688.75 = 302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.07x = 688.75 × 302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.07x = 208,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,672.41/459.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.56

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