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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.87, 696.40 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.87, 696.40 and 302.06 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.87 : 696.40 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.87/696.40 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.87x = 696.40 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.87x = 210,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,355.57/464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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