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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 694.80 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 694.80 and 289.93 is: 435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 694.80 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/694.80 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 694.80 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 201,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,443.75/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.16

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