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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.63, 690.65 and 304.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.63, 690.65 and 304.27 is: 456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.63 : 690.65 = 304.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.63/690.65 = 304.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.63x = 690.65 × 304.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.63x = 210,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,145.00/460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.21

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