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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.87, 695.09 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.87, 695.09 and 309.78 is: 465.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.87 : 695.09 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.87/695.09 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.87x = 695.09 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.87x = 215,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,323.43/462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.19

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