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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.30, 700.65 and 302.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.30, 700.65 and 302.87 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.30 : 700.65 = 302.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.30/700.65 = 302.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.30x = 700.65 × 302.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.30x = 212,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,207.62/467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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