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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 694.68 and 306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 694.68 and 306.70 is: 460.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 694.68 = 306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/694.68 = 306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 694.68 × 306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 213,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,055.47/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.42

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