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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.88, 634.66 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.88, 634.66 and 304.52 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.88 : 634.66 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.88/634.66 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.88x = 634.66 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.88x = 193,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,266.66/459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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