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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.36, 692.65 and 332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.36, 692.65 and 332.27 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.36 : 692.65 = 332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.36/692.65 = 332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.36x = 692.65 × 332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.36x = 230,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,146.37/461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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