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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 693.18 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 693.18 and 299.70 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 693.18 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/693.18 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 693.18 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 207,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,746.05/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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