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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 697.80 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 697.80 and 303.20 is: 454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 697.80 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/697.80 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 697.80 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 211,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,572.96/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.54

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