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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.97, 693.24 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.97, 693.24 and 325.27 is: 487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.97 : 693.24 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.97/693.24 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.97x = 693.24 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.97x = 225,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,490.17/462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.05

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