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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.68, 692.74 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.68, 692.74 and 325 is: 486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.68 : 692.74 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.68/692.74 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.68x = 692.74 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.68x = 225,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,140.50/462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.60

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