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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 692.92 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 692.92 and 375.04 is: 562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 692.92 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/692.92 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 692.92 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 259,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,872.72/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.45

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