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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.46, 774.09 and 462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.46, 774.09 and 462.46 is: 693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.46 : 774.09 = 462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.46/774.09 = 462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.46x = 774.09 × 462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.46x = 357,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,985.66/516.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.15

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