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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.68, 704.52 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.68, 704.52 and 307.46 is: 461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.68 : 704.52 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.68/704.52 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.68x = 704.52 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.68x = 216,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,608.20/469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.18

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