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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.12, 689.73 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.12, 689.73 and 306.09 is: 458.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.12 : 689.73 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.12/689.73 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.12x = 689.73 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.12x = 211,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,119.46/460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.84

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