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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 692.85 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 692.85 and 331.83 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 692.85 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/692.85 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 692.85 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 229,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,908.42/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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