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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 691.83 and 253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 691.83 and 253.42 is: 379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 691.83 = 253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/691.83 = 253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 691.83 × 253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 175,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,321.83/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.34

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