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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.78, 694.06 and 288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.78, 694.06 and 288.01 is: 431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.78 : 694.06 = 288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.78/694.06 = 288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.78x = 694.06 × 288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.78x = 199,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,895.07/463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.01

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