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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 692.70 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 692.70 and 332.20 is: 498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 692.70 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/692.70 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 692.70 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 230,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,114.94/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.30

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