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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 694.80 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 694.80 and 299.04 is: 448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 694.80 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/694.80 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 694.80 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 207,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,772.99/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.33

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