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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.87, 845.52 and 461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.87, 845.52 and 461.62 is: 693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.87 : 845.52 = 461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.87/845.52 = 461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.87x = 845.52 × 461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.87x = 390,308.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,308.94/562.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.43

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