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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 694.86 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 694.86 and 301.08 is: 451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 694.86 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/694.86 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 694.86 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 209,208.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,208.45/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.78

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