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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.64, 695.58 and 326.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.64, 695.58 and 326.95 is: 490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.64 : 695.58 = 326.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.64/695.58 = 326.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.64x = 695.58 × 326.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.64x = 227,421.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,421.26/463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.51

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