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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.00, 692.96 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.00, 692.96 and 332.10 is: 498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.00 : 692.96 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.00/692.96 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.00x = 692.96 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.00x = 230,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,130.36/462.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.11

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