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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.80, 693.79 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.80, 693.79 and 174.44 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.80 : 693.79 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.80/693.79 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.80x = 693.79 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.80x = 121,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,021.26/462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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