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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.19, 702.14 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.19, 702.14 and 305.88 is: 459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.19 : 702.14 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.19/702.14 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.19x = 702.14 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.19x = 214,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,769.05/467.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.70

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