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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 691.30 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 691.30 and 298.68 is: 448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 691.30 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/691.30 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 691.30 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 206,477.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,477.48/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.20

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