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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 703.21 and 304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 703.21 and 304.99 is: 456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 703.21 = 304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/703.21 = 304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 703.21 × 304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 214,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,472.02/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.96

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