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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 693.39 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 693.39 and 299.76 is: 449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 693.39 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/693.39 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 693.39 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 207,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,850.59/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.95

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