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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.15, 701.14 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.15, 701.14 and 305.03 is: 457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.15 : 701.14 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.15/701.14 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.15x = 701.14 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.15x = 213,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,868.73/467.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.82

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