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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.42, 693.54 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.42, 693.54 and 438.75 is: 658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.42 : 693.54 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.42/693.54 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.42x = 693.54 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.42x = 304,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,290.68/462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.04

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