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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.04, 697.40 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.04, 697.40 and 303.12 is: 454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.04 : 697.40 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.04/697.40 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.04x = 697.40 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.04x = 211,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,395.89/465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.58

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