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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.87, 697.31 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.87, 697.31 and 328.64 is: 492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.87 : 697.31 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.87/697.31 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.87x = 697.31 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.87x = 229,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,158.83/464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.96

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