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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.37, 697.23 and 462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.37, 697.23 and 462.86 is: 639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.37 : 697.23 = 462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.37/697.23 = 462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.37x = 697.23 × 462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.37x = 322,716.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,716.39/504.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.84

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