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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 698.09 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 698.09 and 329.16 is: 493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 698.09 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/698.09 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 698.09 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 229,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,784.13/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.90

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