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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.56, 696.06 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.56, 696.06 and 380.88 is: 573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.56 : 696.06 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.56/696.06 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.56x = 696.06 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.56x = 265,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,115.33/462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.15

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