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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690.40 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690.40 and 306.12 is: 459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690.40 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690.40 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690.40 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 211,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,345.25/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.37

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