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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 694.29 and 325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 694.29 and 325.79 is: 488.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 694.29 = 325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/694.29 = 325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 694.29 × 325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 226,189.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,189.27/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.11

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