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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.50, 693 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.50, 693 and 245.78 is: 368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.50 : 693 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.50/693 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.50x = 693 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.50x = 170,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,325.54/462.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.27

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