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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.30, 693.35 and 287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.30, 693.35 and 287.53 is: 430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.30 : 693.35 = 287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.30/693.35 = 287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.30x = 693.35 × 287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.30x = 199,358.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,358.93/463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.30

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