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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.74, 693.02 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.74, 693.02 and 242.84 is: 363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.74 : 693.02 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.74/693.02 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.74x = 693.02 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.74x = 168,288.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,288.30/462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.68

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