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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.46, 701.82 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.46, 701.82 and 306.18 is: 459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.46 : 701.82 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.46/701.82 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.46x = 701.82 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.46x = 214,883.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,883.25/467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.68

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