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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 693.38 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 693.38 and 308.54 is: 461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 693.38 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/693.38 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 693.38 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 213,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,935.47/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.80

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