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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.81, 701.40 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.81, 701.40 and 303.38 is: 454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.81 : 701.40 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.81/701.40 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.81x = 701.40 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.81x = 212,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,787.23/467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.86

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