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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 694 and 386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 694 and 386.20 is: 579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 694 = 386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/694 = 386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 694 × 386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 268,022.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,022.80/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.23

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