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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.36, 693.12 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.36, 693.12 and 308.40 is: 462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.36 : 693.12 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.36/693.12 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.36x = 693.12 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.36x = 213,758.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,758.21/462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.32

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