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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.24, 704.58 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.24, 704.58 and 325.60 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.24 : 704.58 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.24/704.58 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.24x = 704.58 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.24x = 229,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,411.25/469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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