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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 703.85 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 703.85 and 306.59 is: 459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 703.85 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/703.85 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 703.85 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 215,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,788.32/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.85

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