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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 694.08 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 694.08 and 326.40 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 694.08 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/694.08 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 694.08 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 226,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,547.71/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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