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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.39, 699.74 and 304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.39, 699.74 and 304.39 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.39 : 699.74 = 304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.39/699.74 = 304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.39x = 699.74 × 304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.39x = 212,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,992.34/466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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