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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 697.89 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 697.89 and 384 is: 575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 697.89 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/697.89 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 697.89 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 267,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,989.76/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.88

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