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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.27, 694.22 and 300.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.27, 694.22 and 300.61 is: 450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.27 : 694.22 = 300.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.27/694.22 = 300.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.27x = 694.22 × 300.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.27x = 208,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,690.53/463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.47

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