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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.03, 692.81 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.03, 692.81 and 340.38 is: 510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.03 : 692.81 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.03/692.81 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.03x = 692.81 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.03x = 235,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,819.52/462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.40

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