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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 697.64 and 311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 697.64 and 311.73 is: 467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 697.64 = 311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/697.64 = 311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 697.64 × 311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 217,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,473.76/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.25

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