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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.42, 692.62 and 390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.42, 692.62 and 390.03 is: 584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.42 : 692.62 = 390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.42/692.62 = 390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.42x = 692.62 × 390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.42x = 270,139.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,139.01/462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.19

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