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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.65, 699.86 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.65, 699.86 and 304.04 is: 455.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.65 : 699.86 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.65/699.86 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.65x = 699.86 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.65x = 212,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,780.41/466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.97

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