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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.30, 694.06 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.30, 694.06 and 442.76 is: 664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.30 : 694.06 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.30/694.06 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.30x = 694.06 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.30x = 307,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,302.01/462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.72

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