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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 697.50 and 300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 697.50 and 300.47 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 697.50 = 300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/697.50 = 300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 697.50 × 300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 209,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,574.34/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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