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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.05, 690.32 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.05, 690.32 and 306.05 is: 459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.05 : 690.32 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.05/690.32 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.05x = 690.32 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.05x = 211,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,272.44/460.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.24

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