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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.12, 701.07 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.12, 701.07 and 305.34 is: 457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.12 : 701.07 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.12/701.07 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.12x = 701.07 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.12x = 214,064.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,064.71/468.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.29

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