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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.93, 696.02 and 299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.93, 696.02 and 299.45 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.93 : 696.02 = 299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.93/696.02 = 299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.93x = 696.02 × 299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.93x = 208,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,423.19/463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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