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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 690.37 and 306.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 690.37 and 306.31 is: 458.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 690.37 = 306.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/690.37 = 306.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 690.37 × 306.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 211,467.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,467.23/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.87

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