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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.82, 696.62 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.82, 696.62 and 300.24 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.82 : 696.62 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.82/696.62 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.82x = 696.62 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.82x = 209,151.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,151.69/464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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