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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.83, 793.94 and 462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.83, 793.94 and 462.62 is: 690.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.83 : 793.94 = 462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.83/793.94 = 462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.83x = 793.94 × 462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.83x = 367,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,292.19/531.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.62

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