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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 701.95 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 701.95 and 305.16 is: 457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 701.95 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/701.95 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 701.95 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 214,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,207.06/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.74

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