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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.96, 701.08 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.96, 701.08 and 302.68 is: 454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.96 : 701.08 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.96/701.08 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.96x = 701.08 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.96x = 212,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,202.89/466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.43

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