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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.09, 688.95 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.09, 688.95 and 305.28 is: 458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.09 : 688.95 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.09/688.95 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.09x = 688.95 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.09x = 210,322.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,322.66/459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.13

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