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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 696.90 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 696.90 and 320.28 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 696.90 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/696.90 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 696.90 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 223,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,203.13/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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