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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 696.90 and 325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 696.90 and 325.73 is: 488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 696.90 = 325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/696.90 = 325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 696.90 × 325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 227,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,001.24/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.60

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