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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.66, 692.40 and 286.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.66, 692.40 and 286.89 is: 429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.66 : 692.40 = 286.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.66/692.40 = 286.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.66x = 692.40 × 286.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.66x = 198,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,642.64/462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.35

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