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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 693.24 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 693.24 and 326.63 is: 488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 693.24 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/693.24 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 693.24 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 226,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,432.98/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.72

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