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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 696.02 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 696.02 and 299.46 is: 449.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 696.02 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/696.02 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 696.02 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 208,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,430.15/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.28

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