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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 693.90 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 693.90 and 309.38 is: 462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 693.90 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/693.90 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 693.90 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 214,675.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,675.31/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.98

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