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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 690.48 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 690.48 and 298.08 is: 446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 690.48 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/690.48 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 690.48 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 205,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,818.28/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.65

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