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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 696.42 and 301.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 696.42 and 301.85 is: 452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 696.42 = 301.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/696.42 = 301.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 696.42 × 301.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 210,216.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,216.31/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.78

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