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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.36, 691.68 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.36, 691.68 and 385.60 is: 575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.36 : 691.68 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.36/691.68 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.36x = 691.68 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.36x = 266,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,711.81/463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.60

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