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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.06, 693.81 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.06, 693.81 and 375.51 is: 563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.06 : 693.81 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.06/693.81 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.06x = 693.81 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.06x = 260,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,532.59/462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.85

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