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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 694.07 and 289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 694.07 and 289.47 is: 433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 694.07 = 289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/694.07 = 289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 694.07 × 289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 200,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,914.68/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.45

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