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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.93, 691.95 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.93, 691.95 and 299.12 is: 448.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.93 : 691.95 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.93/691.95 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.93x = 691.95 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.93x = 206,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,976.08/461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.07

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