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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 688.49 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 688.49 and 306.45 is: 458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 688.49 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/688.49 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 688.49 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 210,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,986.23/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.53

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