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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 698.13 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 698.13 and 320.67 is: 481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 698.13 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/698.13 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 698.13 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 223,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,869.35/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.22

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