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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 698.40 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 698.40 and 326.40 is: 489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 698.40 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/698.40 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 698.40 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 227,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,957.76/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.60

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