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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.80, 703.48 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.80, 703.48 and 306.28 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.80 : 703.48 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.80/703.48 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.80x = 703.48 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.80x = 215,461.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,461.85/468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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