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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.33, 690.03 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.33, 690.03 and 305.87 is: 458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.33 : 690.03 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.33/690.03 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.33x = 690.03 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.33x = 211,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,056.03/460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.49

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