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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.01, 699.01 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.01, 699.01 and 304.01 is: 456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.01 : 699.01 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.01/699.01 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.01x = 699.01 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.01x = 212,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,506.03/466.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.01

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