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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.59, 695.43 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.59, 695.43 and 326.61 is: 491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.59 : 695.43 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.59/695.43 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.59x = 695.43 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.59x = 227,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,134.39/462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.01

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