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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.53, 690.83 and 462.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.53, 690.83 and 462.81 is: 689.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.53 : 690.83 = 462.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.53/690.83 = 462.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.53x = 690.83 × 462.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.53x = 319,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,724.19/463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.76

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