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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.30, 703.02 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.30, 703.02 and 304.52 is: 456.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.30 : 703.02 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.30/703.02 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.30x = 703.02 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.30x = 214,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,083.65/469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.18

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