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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.59, 698.78 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.59, 698.78 and 303.45 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.59 : 698.78 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.59/698.78 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.59x = 698.78 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.59x = 212,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,045.55/465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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