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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.93, 692.76 and 300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.93, 692.76 and 300.47 is: 450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.93 : 692.76 = 300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.93/692.76 = 300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.93x = 692.76 × 300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.93x = 208,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,153.60/461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.62

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