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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.02, 696.51 and 302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.02, 696.51 and 302.21 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.02 : 696.51 = 302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.02/696.51 = 302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.02x = 696.51 × 302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.02x = 210,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,492.29/465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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