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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.20, 692.66 and 308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.20, 692.66 and 308.90 is: 461.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.20 : 692.66 = 308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.20/692.66 = 308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.20x = 692.66 × 308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.20x = 213,962.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,962.67/463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.92

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