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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.42, 692.98 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.42, 692.98 and 299.82 is: 449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.42 : 692.98 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.42/692.98 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.42x = 692.98 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.42x = 207,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,769.26/462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.31

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