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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.23, 693.48 and 341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.23, 693.48 and 341.99 is: 513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.23 : 693.48 = 341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.23/693.48 = 341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.23x = 693.48 × 341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.23x = 237,163.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,163.23/462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.08

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