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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.52, 699.77 and 305.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.52, 699.77 and 305.23 is: 457.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.52 : 699.77 = 305.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.52/699.77 = 305.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.52x = 699.77 × 305.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.52x = 213,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,587.30/466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.84

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