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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.08, 692.10 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.08, 692.10 and 299.28 is: 448.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.08 : 692.10 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.08/692.10 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.08x = 692.10 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.08x = 207,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,131.69/462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.26

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