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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 690.54 and 306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 690.54 and 306.76 is: 459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 690.54 = 306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/690.54 = 306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 690.54 × 306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 211,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,830.05/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.82

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