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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.46, 692.85 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.46, 692.85 and 287.62 is: 431.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.46 : 692.85 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.46/692.85 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.46x = 692.85 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.46x = 199,277.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,277.52/461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.84

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