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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.82, 690.36 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.82, 690.36 and 306.30 is: 458.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.82 : 690.36 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.82/690.36 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.82x = 690.36 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.82x = 211,457.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,457.27/460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.87

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