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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.99, 693.57 and 359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.99, 693.57 and 359.71 is: 538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.99 : 693.57 = 359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.99/693.57 = 359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.99x = 693.57 × 359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.99x = 249,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,484.06/462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.85

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