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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 693.06 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 693.06 and 288.44 is: 432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 693.06 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/693.06 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 693.06 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 199,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,906.23/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.51

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