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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.74, 699.09 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.74, 699.09 and 303.73 is: 454.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.74 : 699.09 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.74/699.09 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.74x = 699.09 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.74x = 212,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,331.11/466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.92

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