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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 697.34 and 300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 697.34 and 300.78 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 697.34 = 300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/697.34 = 300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 697.34 × 300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 209,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,746.68/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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