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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.86, 696.84 and 300.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.86, 696.84 and 300.31 is: 450.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.86 : 696.84 = 300.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.86/696.84 = 300.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.86x = 696.84 × 300.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.86x = 209,263.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,263.03/464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.16

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