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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.78, 693.42 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.78, 693.42 and 305.84 is: 459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.78 : 693.42 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.78/693.42 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.78x = 693.42 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.78x = 212,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,077.84/461.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.26

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