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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.45, 703.09 and 306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.45, 703.09 and 306.73 is: 459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.45 : 703.09 = 306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.45/703.09 = 306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.45x = 703.09 × 306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.45x = 215,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,658.80/469.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.39

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