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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.54, 703.86 and 307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.54, 703.86 and 307.34 is: 460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.54 : 703.86 = 307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.54/703.86 = 307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.54x = 703.86 × 307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.54x = 216,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,324.33/469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.72

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