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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 693.30 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 693.30 and 389.30 is: 583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 693.30 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/693.30 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 693.30 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 269,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,901.69/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.95

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