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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 700.11 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 700.11 and 304.83 is: 456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 700.11 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/700.11 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 700.11 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 213,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,414.53/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.37

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