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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.64, 694.30 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.64, 694.30 and 289.56 is: 434.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.64 : 694.30 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.64/694.30 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.64x = 694.30 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.64x = 201,041.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,041.51/462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.55

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