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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 694.59 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 694.59 and 384.24 is: 573.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 694.59 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/694.59 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 694.59 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 266,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,889.26/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.66

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