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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 693.30 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 693.30 and 435.20 is: 652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 693.30 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/693.30 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 693.30 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 301,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,724.16/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.80

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