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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.68, 634.02 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.68, 634.02 and 304.16 is: 419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.68 : 634.02 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.68/634.02 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.68x = 634.02 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.68x = 192,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,843.52/459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.52

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