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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 690.56 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 690.56 and 306.28 is: 458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 690.56 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/690.56 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 690.56 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 211,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,504.72/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.99

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