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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 699.03 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 699.03 and 301.81 is: 452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 699.03 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/699.03 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 699.03 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 210,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,972.50/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.45

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