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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.21, 704.22 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.21, 704.22 and 307.12 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.21 : 704.22 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.21/704.22 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.21x = 704.22 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.21x = 216,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,280.05/469.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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