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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.93, 694.52 and 298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.93, 694.52 and 298.45 is: 447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.93 : 694.52 = 298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.93/694.52 = 298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.93x = 694.52 × 298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.93x = 207,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,279.49/462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.76

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