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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 694.30 and 332.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 694.30 and 332.81 is: 498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 694.30 = 332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/694.30 = 332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 694.30 × 332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 231,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,069.98/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.92

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