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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.60, 699.60 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.60, 699.60 and 305.60 is: 457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.60 : 699.60 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.60/699.60 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.60x = 699.60 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.60x = 213,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,797.76/467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.22

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