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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.66, 691.02 and 299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.66, 691.02 and 299.37 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.66 : 691.02 = 299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.66/691.02 = 299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.66x = 691.02 × 299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.66x = 206,870.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,870.88/460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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