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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 697.52 and 300.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 697.52 and 300.46 is: 450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 697.52 = 300.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/697.52 = 300.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 697.52 × 300.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 209,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,576.86/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.78

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