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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.63, 690.08 and 305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.63, 690.08 and 305.66 is: 458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.63 : 690.08 = 305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.63/690.08 = 305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.63x = 690.08 × 305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.63x = 210,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,924.87/459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.90

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