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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.20, 697.74 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.20, 697.74 and 302.44 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.20 : 697.74 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.20/697.74 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.20x = 697.74 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.20x = 211,024.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,024.49/464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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