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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.47, 696.30 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.47, 696.30 and 302.20 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.47 : 696.30 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.47/696.30 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.47x = 696.30 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.47x = 210,421.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,421.86/464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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