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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.23, 692.95 and 375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.23, 692.95 and 375.35 is: 562.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.23 : 692.95 = 375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.23/692.95 = 375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.23x = 692.95 × 375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.23x = 260,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,094.38/462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.69

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