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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.71, 698.97 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.71, 698.97 and 303.62 is: 455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.71 : 698.97 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.71/698.97 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.71x = 698.97 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.71x = 212,221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,221.27/465.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.69

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