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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 695.98 and 310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 695.98 and 310.40 is: 464.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 695.98 = 310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/695.98 = 310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 695.98 × 310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 216,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,031.71/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.37

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