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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.30, 694.49 and 381.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.30, 694.49 and 381.29 is: 571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.30 : 694.49 = 381.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.30/694.49 = 381.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.30x = 694.49 × 381.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.30x = 264,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,801.22/463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.55

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