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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.30, 690.34 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.30, 690.34 and 401.58 is: 599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.30 : 690.34 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.30/690.34 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.30x = 690.34 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.30x = 277,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,226.74/462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.67

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