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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.09, 690.45 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.09, 690.45 and 306.28 is: 459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.09 : 690.45 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.09/690.45 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.09x = 690.45 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.09x = 211,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,471.03/460.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.63

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