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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.31, 698.16 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.31, 698.16 and 362.44 is: 543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.31 : 698.16 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.31/698.16 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.31x = 698.16 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.31x = 253,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,041.11/465.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.81

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