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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.45, 692.88 and 324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.45, 692.88 and 324.86 is: 486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.45 : 692.88 = 324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.45/692.88 = 324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.45x = 692.88 × 324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.45x = 225,086.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,086.14/462.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.72

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