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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.78, 693.41 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.78, 693.41 and 231.44 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.78 : 693.41 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.78/693.41 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.78x = 693.41 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.78x = 160,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,478.19/462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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