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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.32, 692.68 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.32, 692.68 and 317.52 is: 475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.32 : 692.68 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.32/692.68 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.32x = 692.68 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.32x = 219,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,939.75/462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.73

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