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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.13, 697.68 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.13, 697.68 and 328.78 is: 493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.13 : 697.68 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.13/697.68 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.13x = 697.68 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.13x = 229,383.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,383.23/465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.16

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