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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.69, 692.19 and 422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.69, 692.19 and 422.58 is: 632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.69 : 692.19 = 422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.69/692.19 = 422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.69x = 692.19 × 422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.69x = 292,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,505.65/462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.18

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