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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.31, 697.82 and 303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.31, 697.82 and 303.85 is: 455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.31 : 697.82 = 303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.31/697.82 = 303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.31x = 697.82 × 303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.31x = 212,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,029.12/465.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.68

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