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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.42, 697.33 and 300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.42, 697.33 and 300.71 is: 450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.42 : 697.33 = 300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.42/697.33 = 300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.42x = 697.33 × 300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.42x = 209,697.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,697.07/465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.55

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