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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.84, 697.80 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.84, 697.80 and 431.52 is: 650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.84 : 697.80 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.84/697.80 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.84x = 697.80 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.84x = 301,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,114.66/462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.58

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