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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.90, 690.66 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.90, 690.66 and 306 is: 459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.90 : 690.66 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.90/690.66 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.90x = 690.66 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.90x = 211,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,341.96/459.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.54

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