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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 698.22 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 698.22 and 303.48 is: 455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 698.22 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/698.22 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 698.22 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 211,895.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,895.81/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.57

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