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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.64, 694.68 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.64, 694.68 and 442.12 is: 663.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.64 : 694.68 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.64/694.68 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.64x = 694.68 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.64x = 307,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,131.92/462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.87

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