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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.72, 634.58 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.72, 634.58 and 304.52 is: 420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.72 : 634.58 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.72/634.58 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.72x = 634.58 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.72x = 193,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,242.30/459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.35

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