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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.32, 909.30 and 462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.32, 909.30 and 462.36 is: 692.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.32 : 909.30 = 462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.32/909.30 = 462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.32x = 909.30 × 462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.32x = 420,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,423.95/607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.26

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