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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.62, 703.89 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.62, 703.89 and 307.02 is: 460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.62 : 703.89 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.62/703.89 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.62x = 703.89 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.62x = 216,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,108.31/469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.18

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