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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.55, 700.11 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.55, 700.11 and 304.74 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.55 : 700.11 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.55/700.11 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.55x = 700.11 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.55x = 213,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,351.52/467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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