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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.45, 690.72 and 298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.45, 690.72 and 298.45 is: 447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.45 : 690.72 = 298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.45/690.72 = 298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.45x = 690.72 × 298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.45x = 206,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,145.38/460.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.70

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