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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.71, 697.55 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.71, 697.55 and 302.90 is: 453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.71 : 697.55 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.71/697.55 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.71x = 697.55 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.71x = 211,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,282.89/465.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.68

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