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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.80, 699.40 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.80, 699.40 and 304.40 is: 456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.80 : 699.40 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.80/699.40 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.80x = 699.40 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.80x = 212,897.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,897.36/466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.08

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