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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.78, 704.46 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.78, 704.46 and 306.96 is: 460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.78 : 704.46 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.78/704.46 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.78x = 704.46 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.78x = 216,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,241.04/469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.30

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