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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.36, 693.66 and 380.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.36, 693.66 and 380.23 is: 570.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.36 : 693.66 = 380.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.36/693.66 = 380.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.36x = 693.66 × 380.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.36x = 263,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,750.34/462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.44

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