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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.11, 692.55 and 346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.11, 692.55 and 346.07 is: 518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.11 : 692.55 = 346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.11/692.55 = 346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.11x = 692.55 × 346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.11x = 239,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,672.51/462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.65

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