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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.23, 693.96 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.23, 693.96 and 325.34 is: 488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.23 : 693.96 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.23/693.96 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.23x = 693.96 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.23x = 225,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,773.46/462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.44

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