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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.99, 692.96 and 386.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.99, 692.96 and 386.11 is: 577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.99 : 692.96 = 386.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.99/692.96 = 386.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.99x = 692.96 × 386.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.99x = 267,557.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,557.72/462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.89

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