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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.42, 698.72 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.42, 698.72 and 312.32 is: 468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.42 : 698.72 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.42/698.72 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.42x = 698.72 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.42x = 218,224.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,224.23/465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.88

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