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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 697.37 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 697.37 and 300.74 is: 450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 697.37 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/697.37 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 697.37 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 209,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,727.05/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.72

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