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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.25, 696.66 and 328.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.25, 696.66 and 328.09 is: 491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.25 : 696.66 = 328.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.25/696.66 = 328.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.25x = 696.66 × 328.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.25x = 228,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,567.18/465.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.28

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