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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 693.72 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 693.72 and 340.86 is: 511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 693.72 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/693.72 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 693.72 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 236,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,461.40/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.53

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