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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.70, 693.29 and 364.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.70, 693.29 and 364.79 is: 546.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.70 : 693.29 = 364.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.70/693.29 = 364.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.70x = 693.29 × 364.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.70x = 252,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,905.26/462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.59

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