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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 691.14 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 691.14 and 298.26 is: 447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 691.14 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/691.14 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 691.14 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 206,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,139.42/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.70

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