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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.62, 703.74 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.62, 703.74 and 306.22 is: 459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.62 : 703.74 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.62/703.74 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.62x = 703.74 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.62x = 215,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,498.65/468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.86

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