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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 693.84 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 693.84 and 308.61 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 693.84 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/693.84 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 693.84 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 214,125.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,125.96/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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