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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.88, 705.18 and 307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.88, 705.18 and 307.52 is: 461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.88 : 705.18 = 307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.88/705.18 = 307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.88x = 705.18 × 307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.88x = 216,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,856.95/469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.52

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