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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.61, 693.16 and 289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.61, 693.16 and 289.37 is: 433.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.61 : 693.16 = 289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.61/693.16 = 289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.61x = 693.16 × 289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.61x = 200,580.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,580.72/462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.58

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