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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.68, 693.25 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.68, 693.25 and 325.48 is: 487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.68 : 693.25 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.68/693.25 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.68x = 693.25 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.68x = 225,637.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,637.38/462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.67

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