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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.19, 693.57 and 299.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.19, 693.57 and 299.65 is: 449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.19 : 693.57 = 299.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.19/693.57 = 299.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.19x = 693.57 × 299.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.19x = 207,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,828.25/462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.66

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