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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462, 691.37 and 288.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462, 691.37 and 288.75 is: 432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 691.37 = 288.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/691.37 = 288.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 691.37 × 288.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 199,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,631.64/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.10

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