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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.37, 696.56 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.37, 696.56 and 328.14 is: 492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.37 : 696.56 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.37/696.56 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.37x = 696.56 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.37x = 228,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,569.20/464.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.21

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