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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 694.68 and 381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 694.68 and 381.42 is: 571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 694.68 = 381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/694.68 = 381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 694.68 × 381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 264,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,964.85/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.73

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