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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.20, 692.60 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.20, 692.60 and 325.20 is: 488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.20 : 692.60 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.20/692.60 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.20x = 692.60 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.20x = 225,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,233.52/461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.36

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