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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 701.27 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 701.27 and 306.23 is: 459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 701.27 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/701.27 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 701.27 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 214,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,749.91/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.34

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