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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.01, 697.51 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.01, 697.51 and 303.01 is: 454.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.01 : 697.51 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.01/697.51 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.01x = 697.51 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.01x = 211,351.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,351.14/465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.51

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