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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.91, 700.40 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.91, 700.40 and 303.16 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.91 : 700.40 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.91/700.40 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.91x = 700.40 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.91x = 212,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,333.26/467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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