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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.51, 692.69 and 384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.51, 692.69 and 384.08 is: 575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.51 : 692.69 = 384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.51/692.69 = 384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.51x = 692.69 × 384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.51x = 266,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,042.99/462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.22

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