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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.28, 697.86 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.28, 697.86 and 123.28 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.28 : 697.86 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.28/697.86 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.28x = 697.86 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.28x = 86,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,032.18/465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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