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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.20, 694.56 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.20, 694.56 and 289.44 is: 434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.20 : 694.56 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.20/694.56 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.20x = 694.56 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.20x = 201,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,033.45/463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.01

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