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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.28, 693.18 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.28, 693.18 and 385 is: 577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.28 : 693.18 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.28/693.18 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.28x = 693.18 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.28x = 266,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,874.30/462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.30

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