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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.72, 690.94 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.72, 690.94 and 306.16 is: 460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.72 : 690.94 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.72/690.94 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.72x = 690.94 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.72x = 211,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,538.19/459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.15

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