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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462, 692.15 and 230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462, 692.15 and 230.63 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 692.15 = 230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/692.15 = 230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 692.15 × 230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 159,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,625.94/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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