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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.33, 692.10 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.33, 692.10 and 347.22 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.33 : 692.10 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.33/692.10 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.33x = 692.10 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.33x = 240,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,310.96/462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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