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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 703.14 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.12, 703.14 and 306.52 is: 459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.12 : 703.14 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.12/703.14 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.12x = 703.14 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.12x = 215,526.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,526.47/469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.43

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