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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.98, 695.21 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.98, 695.21 and 353.32 is: 530.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.98 : 695.21 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.98/695.21 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.98x = 695.21 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.98x = 245,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,631.60/462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.54

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