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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.20, 701.27 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.20, 701.27 and 303.09 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.20 : 701.27 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.20/701.27 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.20x = 701.27 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.20x = 212,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,549.29/468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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