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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.31, 932.57 and 462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.31, 932.57 and 462.31 is: 690.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.31 : 932.57 = 462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.31/932.57 = 462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.31x = 932.57 × 462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.31x = 431,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,136.44/624.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.58

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