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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 696.62 and 310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 696.62 and 310.97 is: 465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 696.62 = 310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/696.62 = 310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 696.62 × 310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 216,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,630.44/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.80

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