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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 696.18 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 696.18 and 302.40 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 696.18 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/696.18 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 696.18 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 210,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,524.83/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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