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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 702.98 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 702.98 and 304.83 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 702.98 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/702.98 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 702.98 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 214,289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,289.01/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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