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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.02, 697.55 and 383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.02, 697.55 and 383.71 is: 575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.02 : 697.55 = 383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.02/697.55 = 383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.02x = 697.55 × 383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.02x = 267,654.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,654.99/465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.58

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