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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.80, 700.08 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.80, 700.08 and 305.34 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.80 : 700.08 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.80/700.08 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.80x = 700.08 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.80x = 213,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,762.43/466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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