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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.76, 693.24 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.76, 693.24 and 308.32 is: 461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.76 : 693.24 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.76/693.24 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.76x = 693.24 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.76x = 213,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,739.76/462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.88

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