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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.91, 698.90 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.91, 698.90 and 302.16 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.91 : 698.90 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.91/698.90 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.91x = 698.90 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.91x = 211,176.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,176.13/466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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