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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.40, 693.84 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.40, 693.84 and 300.16 is: 450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.40 : 693.84 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.40/693.84 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.40x = 693.84 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.40x = 208,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,263.01/462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.40

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