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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 695.21 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 695.21 and 299.50 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 695.21 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/695.21 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 695.21 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 208,213.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,213.00/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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