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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.59, 695.67 and 301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.59, 695.67 and 301.78 is: 451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.59 : 695.67 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.59/695.67 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.59x = 695.67 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.59x = 209,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,939.29/464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.88

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