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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.41, 694.22 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.41, 694.22 and 309.32 is: 464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.41 : 694.22 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.41/694.22 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.41x = 694.22 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.41x = 214,736.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,736.13/462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.38

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