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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 688.74 and 323.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 688.74 and 323.63 is: 484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 688.74 = 323.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/688.74 = 323.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 688.74 × 323.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 222,896.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,896.93/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.22

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