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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 693.34 and 404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 693.34 and 404.33 is: 605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 693.34 = 404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/693.34 = 404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 693.34 × 404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 280,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,339.90/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.81

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