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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.42, 692.82 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.42, 692.82 and 331.74 is: 497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.42 : 692.82 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.42/692.82 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.42x = 692.82 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.42x = 229,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,836.11/462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.03

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