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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.59, 700.29 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.59, 700.29 and 304.45 is: 456.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.59 : 700.29 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.59/700.29 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.59x = 700.29 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.59x = 213,203.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,203.29/466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.94

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