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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.88, 700.68 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.88, 700.68 and 304.52 is: 457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.88 : 700.68 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.88/700.68 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.88x = 700.68 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.88x = 213,371.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,371.07/466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.01

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