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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.22, 702.42 and 306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.22, 702.42 and 306.04 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.22 : 702.42 = 306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.22/702.42 = 306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.22x = 702.42 × 306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.22x = 214,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,968.62/468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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