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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 697.38 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 697.38 and 302.74 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 697.38 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/697.38 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 697.38 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 211,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,121.94/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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