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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 693.54 and 404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 693.54 and 404.84 is: 606.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 693.54 = 404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/693.54 = 404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 693.54 × 404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 280,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,772.73/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.75

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