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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 696.60 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 696.60 and 303.60 is: 454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 696.60 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/696.60 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 696.60 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 211,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,487.76/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.23

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