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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 697.68 and 300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 697.68 and 300.78 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 697.68 = 300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/697.68 = 300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 697.68 × 300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 209,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,848.19/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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