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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.11, 691.63 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.11, 691.63 and 288.18 is: 431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.11 : 691.63 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.11/691.63 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.11x = 691.63 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.11x = 199,313.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,313.21/462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.32

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