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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 698.74 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 698.74 and 303.96 is: 455.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 698.74 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/698.74 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 698.74 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 212,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,389.01/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.61

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