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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 695.88 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 695.88 and 302.16 is: 452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 695.88 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/695.88 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 695.88 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 210,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,267.10/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.83

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