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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.89, 698.85 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.89, 698.85 and 302.46 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.89 : 698.85 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.89/698.85 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.89x = 698.85 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.89x = 211,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,374.17/466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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