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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.96, 699.58 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.96, 699.58 and 301.68 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.96 : 699.58 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.96/699.58 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.96x = 699.58 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.96x = 211,049.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,049.29/465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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