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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.74, 700.92 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.74, 700.92 and 304.38 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.74 : 700.92 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.74/700.92 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.74x = 700.92 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.74x = 213,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,346.03/466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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