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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.86, 694.15 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.86, 694.15 and 381.50 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.86 : 694.15 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.86/694.15 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.86x = 694.15 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.86x = 264,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,812.85/462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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