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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.37, 695.25 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.37, 695.25 and 301.10 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.37 : 695.25 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.37/695.25 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.37x = 695.25 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.37x = 209,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,336.30/463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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