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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.20, 693.52 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.20, 693.52 and 381.92 is: 571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.20 : 693.52 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.20/693.52 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.20x = 693.52 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.20x = 264,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,869.16/463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.82

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