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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 693.02 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 693.02 and 332.96 is: 498.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 693.02 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/693.02 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 693.02 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 230,745.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,745.31/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.41

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