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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 693.86 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 693.86 and 297.86 is: 447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 693.86 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/693.86 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 693.86 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 206,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,675.62/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.20

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