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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.27, 690.65 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.27, 690.65 and 306.26 is: 459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.27 : 690.65 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.27/690.65 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.27x = 690.65 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.27x = 211,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,518.47/460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.55

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