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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.86, 695.08 and 324.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.86, 695.08 and 324.58 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.86 : 695.08 = 324.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.86/695.08 = 324.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.86x = 695.08 × 324.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.86x = 225,609.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,609.07/462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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