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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.66, 692.91 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.66, 692.91 and 308.34 is: 461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.66 : 692.91 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.66/692.91 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.66x = 692.91 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.66x = 213,651.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,651.87/462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.79

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