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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.02, 697.82 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.02, 697.82 and 303.21 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.02 : 697.82 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.02/697.82 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.02x = 697.82 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.02x = 211,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,584.49/466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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