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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463, 693.40 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463, 693.40 and 300.48 is: 450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463 : 693.40 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463/693.40 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463x = 693.40 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463x = 208,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,352.83/463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.01

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