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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.66, 634.80 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.66, 634.80 and 304.50 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.66 : 634.80 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.66/634.80 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.66x = 634.80 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.66x = 193,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,296.60/459.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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