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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.42, 693.53 and 297.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.42, 693.53 and 297.65 is: 446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.42 : 693.53 = 297.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.42/693.53 = 297.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.42x = 693.53 × 297.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.42x = 206,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,424.25/462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.40

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