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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.07, 692.67 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.07, 692.67 and 297.04 is: 445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.07 : 692.67 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.07/692.67 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.07x = 692.67 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.07x = 205,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,750.70/462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.28

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