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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.31, 693.50 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.31, 693.50 and 385.83 is: 578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.31 : 693.50 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.31/693.50 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.31x = 693.50 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.31x = 267,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,571.18/462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.77

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