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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.90, 698.94 and 304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.90, 698.94 and 304.06 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.90 : 698.94 = 304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.90/698.94 = 304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.90x = 698.94 × 304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.90x = 212,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,519.70/466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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