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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.13, 692.30 and 364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.13, 692.30 and 364.11 is: 545.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.13 : 692.30 = 364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.13/692.30 = 364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.13x = 692.30 × 364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.13x = 252,071.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,071.53/462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.46

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