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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.51, 694.98 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.51, 694.98 and 430.92 is: 647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.51 : 694.98 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.51/694.98 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.51x = 694.98 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.51x = 299,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,480.78/462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.51

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