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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 693.04 and 309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 693.04 and 309.14 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 693.04 = 309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/693.04 = 309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 693.04 × 309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 214,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,246.39/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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