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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.19, 692.07 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.19, 692.07 and 298.65 is: 448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.19 : 692.07 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.19/692.07 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.19x = 692.07 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.19x = 206,686.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,686.71/461.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.16

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