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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.31, 699.32 and 304.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.31, 699.32 and 304.85 is: 457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.31 : 699.32 = 304.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.31/699.32 = 304.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.31x = 699.32 × 304.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.31x = 213,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,187.70/466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.18

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