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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.68, 634.32 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.68, 634.32 and 304.48 is: 420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.68 : 634.32 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.68/634.32 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.68x = 634.32 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.68x = 193,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,137.75/459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.16

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