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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.43, 695.70 and 301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.43, 695.70 and 301.62 is: 451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.43 : 695.70 = 301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.43/695.70 = 301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.43x = 695.70 × 301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.43x = 209,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,837.03/464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.82

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