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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 692.76 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 692.76 and 325.32 is: 488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 692.76 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/692.76 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 692.76 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 225,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,368.68/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.45

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