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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.87, 697.53 and 328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.87, 697.53 and 328.79 is: 493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.87 : 697.53 = 328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.87/697.53 = 328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.87x = 697.53 × 328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.87x = 229,340.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,340.02/464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.34

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