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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 703.36 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 703.36 and 302.46 is: 453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 703.36 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/703.36 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 703.36 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 212,738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,738.27/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.29

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