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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 691.32 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 691.32 and 437.32 is: 654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 691.32 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/691.32 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 691.32 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 302,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,328.06/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.33

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