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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.15, 694.73 and 381.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.15, 694.73 and 381.79 is: 572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.15 : 694.73 = 381.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.15/694.73 = 381.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.15x = 694.73 × 381.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.15x = 265,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,239.06/463.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.69

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