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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 693.50 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 693.50 and 308.18 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 693.50 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/693.50 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 693.50 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 213,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,717.82/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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