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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 689.18 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 689.18 and 305.64 is: 458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 689.18 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/689.18 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 689.18 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 210,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,639.45/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.64

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