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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 694.62 and 308.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 694.62 and 308.93 is: 463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 694.62 = 308.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/694.62 = 308.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 694.62 × 308.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 214,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,585.48/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.55

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