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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 693.96 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 693.96 and 306.60 is: 459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 693.96 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/693.96 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 693.96 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 212,768.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,768.14/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.58

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