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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.84, 693.04 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.84, 693.04 and 332.44 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.84 : 693.04 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.84/693.04 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.84x = 693.04 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.84x = 230,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,394.22/462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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