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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.16, 692.29 and 428.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.16, 692.29 and 428.41 is: 641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.16 : 692.29 = 428.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.16/692.29 = 428.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.16x = 692.29 × 428.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.16x = 296,583.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,583.96/462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.73

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