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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.16, 693.50 and 288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.16, 693.50 and 288.80 is: 433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.16 : 693.50 = 288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.16/693.50 = 288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.16x = 693.50 × 288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.16x = 200,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,282.80/462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.36

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