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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.36, 695.16 and 381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.36, 695.16 and 381.23 is: 571.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.36 : 695.16 = 381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.36/695.16 = 381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.36x = 695.16 × 381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.36x = 265,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,015.85/463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.94

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