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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.04, 702.42 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.04, 702.42 and 305.80 is: 458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.04 : 702.42 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.04/702.42 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.04x = 702.42 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.04x = 214,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,800.04/468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.94

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