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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 694.26 and 308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 694.26 and 308.70 is: 463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 694.26 = 308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/694.26 = 308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 694.26 × 308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 214,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,318.06/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.17

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