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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 695.74 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 695.74 and 301.96 is: 452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 695.74 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/695.74 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 695.74 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 210,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,085.65/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.61

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