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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 694.02 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 694.02 and 326.12 is: 488.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 694.02 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/694.02 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 694.02 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 226,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,333.80/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.93

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