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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 699.37 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 699.37 and 329.23 is: 494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 699.37 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/699.37 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 699.37 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 230,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,253.64/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.95

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