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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.12, 688.77 and 436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.12, 688.77 and 436.18 is: 650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.12 : 688.77 = 436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.12/688.77 = 436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.12x = 688.77 × 436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.12x = 300,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,427.70/462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.11

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