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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 693.30 and 457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 693.30 and 457.40 is: 686.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 693.30 = 457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/693.30 = 457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 693.30 × 457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 317,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,115.42/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.10

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