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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.04, 690.24 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.04, 690.24 and 305.96 is: 459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.04 : 690.24 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.04/690.24 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.04x = 690.24 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.04x = 211,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,185.83/460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.06

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