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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.37, 693.29 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.37, 693.29 and 325.53 is: 488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.37 : 693.29 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.37/693.29 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.37x = 693.29 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.37x = 225,683.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,683.23/462.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.10

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