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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.88, 693.80 and 437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.88, 693.80 and 437.24 is: 655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.88 : 693.80 = 437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.88/693.80 = 437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.88x = 693.80 × 437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.88x = 303,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,357.11/462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.37

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