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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 696.21 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 696.21 and 332.67 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 696.21 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/696.21 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 696.21 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 231,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,608.60/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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