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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.22, 695.49 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.22, 695.49 and 301.50 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.22 : 695.49 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.22/695.49 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.22x = 695.49 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.22x = 209,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,690.24/464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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