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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.87, 693.85 and 380.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.87, 693.85 and 380.86 is: 570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.87 : 693.85 = 380.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.87/693.85 = 380.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.87x = 693.85 × 380.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.87x = 264,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,259.71/462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.92

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