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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.33, 697.71 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.33, 697.71 and 320.88 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.33 : 697.71 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.33/697.71 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.33x = 697.71 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.33x = 223,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,881.18/465.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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