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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 692.53 and 215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 692.53 and 215.35 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 692.53 = 215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/692.53 = 215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 692.53 × 215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 149,134.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,134.07/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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