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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.72, 695.82 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.72, 695.82 and 301.24 is: 452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.72 : 695.82 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.72/695.82 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.72x = 695.82 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.72x = 209,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,608.82/463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.02

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