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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 700.24 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 700.24 and 304.96 is: 457.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 700.24 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/700.24 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 700.24 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 213,545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,545.19/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.11

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