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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.48, 691.80 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.48, 691.80 and 298.64 is: 447.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.48 : 691.80 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.48/691.80 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.48x = 691.80 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.48x = 206,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,599.15/461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.69

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