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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.21, 699.80 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.21, 699.80 and 304.40 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.21 : 699.80 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.21/699.80 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.21x = 699.80 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.21x = 213,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,014.10/467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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