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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.64, 697.30 and 302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.64, 697.30 and 302.84 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.64 : 697.30 = 302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.64/697.30 = 302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.64x = 697.30 × 302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.64x = 211,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,170.33/465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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