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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.51, 694.04 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.51, 694.04 and 383.54 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.51 : 694.04 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.51/694.04 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.51x = 694.04 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.51x = 266,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,186.71/462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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