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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.23, 699.10 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.23, 699.10 and 301.68 is: 452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.23 : 699.10 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.23/699.10 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.23x = 699.10 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.23x = 210,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,902.98/466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.36

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