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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.52, 634.40 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.52, 634.40 and 304.52 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.52 : 634.40 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.52/634.40 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.52x = 634.40 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.52x = 193,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,187.49/459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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