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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.93, 693.02 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.93, 693.02 and 297.45 is: 446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.93 : 693.02 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.93/693.02 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.93x = 693.02 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.93x = 206,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,137.31/461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.26

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