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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.96, 698.52 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.96, 698.52 and 301.52 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.96 : 698.52 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.96/698.52 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.96x = 698.52 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.96x = 210,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,617.75/465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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