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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.55, 696.72 and 299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.55, 696.72 and 299.75 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.55 : 696.72 = 299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.55/696.72 = 299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.55x = 696.72 × 299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.55x = 208,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,841.82/464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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