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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.50, 692.11 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.50, 692.11 and 289.25 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.50 : 692.11 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.50/692.11 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.50x = 692.11 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.50x = 200,192.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,192.82/462.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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