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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.65, 694.44 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.65, 694.44 and 332.80 is: 499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.65 : 694.44 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.65/694.44 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.65x = 694.44 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.65x = 231,109.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,109.63/462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.53

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