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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.20, 690.52 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.20, 690.52 and 306.20 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.20 : 690.52 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.20/690.52 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.20x = 690.52 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.20x = 211,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,437.22/460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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