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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 700.37 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 700.37 and 302.69 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 700.37 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/700.37 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 700.37 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 211,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,991.12/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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