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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 693.48 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 693.48 and 245.72 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 693.48 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/693.48 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 693.48 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 170,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,401.91/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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