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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.32, 693.47 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.32, 693.47 and 120.32 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.32 : 693.47 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.32/693.47 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.32x = 693.47 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.32x = 83,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,434.84/462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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