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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.48, 689.50 and 306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.48, 689.50 and 306.04 is: 458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.48 : 689.50 = 306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.48/689.50 = 306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.48x = 689.50 × 306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.48x = 211,014.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,014.58/460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.25

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