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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 699.02 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 699.02 and 301.46 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 699.02 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/699.02 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 699.02 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 210,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,726.57/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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