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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.68, 688.28 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.68, 688.28 and 305.19 is: 456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.68 : 688.28 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.68/688.28 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.68x = 688.28 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.68x = 210,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,054.65/459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.96

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