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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.94, 703.85 and 304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.94, 703.85 and 304.99 is: 456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.94 : 703.85 = 304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.94/703.85 = 304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.94x = 703.85 × 304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.94x = 214,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,663.93/469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.79

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