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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.34, 694.82 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.34, 694.82 and 431.16 is: 647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.34 : 694.82 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.34/694.82 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.34x = 694.82 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.34x = 299,578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,578.59/462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.96

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