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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.52, 634.32 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.52, 634.32 and 304.64 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.52 : 634.32 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.52/634.32 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.52x = 634.32 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.52x = 193,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,239.24/459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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