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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 699.93 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 699.93 and 304.56 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 699.93 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/699.93 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 699.93 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 213,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,170.68/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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