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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 693.56 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 693.56 and 332.24 is: 497.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 693.56 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/693.56 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 693.56 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 230,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,428.37/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.77

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