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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.68, 693.01 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.68, 693.01 and 359.16 is: 537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.68 : 693.01 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.68/693.01 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.68x = 693.01 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.68x = 248,901.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,901.47/462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.96

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