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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 698.34 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 698.34 and 303.23 is: 454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 698.34 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/698.34 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 698.34 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 211,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,754.15/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.18

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