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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.33, 693.81 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.33, 693.81 and 346.92 is: 520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.33 : 693.81 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.33/693.81 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.33x = 693.81 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.33x = 240,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,696.57/462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.62

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