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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.52, 693.78 and 437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.52, 693.78 and 437.01 is: 655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.52 : 693.78 = 437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.52/693.78 = 437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.52x = 693.78 × 437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.52x = 303,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,188.80/462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.52

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