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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.46, 697.80 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.46, 697.80 and 301.02 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.46 : 697.80 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.46/697.80 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.46x = 697.80 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.46x = 210,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,051.76/465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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