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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.27, 693 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.27, 693 and 388.98 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.27 : 693 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.27/693 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.27x = 693 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.27x = 269,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,563.14/462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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