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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.81, 693.31 and 347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.81, 693.31 and 347.39 is: 520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.81 : 693.31 = 347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.81/693.31 = 347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.81x = 693.31 × 347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.81x = 240,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,847.88/462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.40

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