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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 696.86 and 350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 696.86 and 350.39 is: 524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 696.86 = 350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/696.86 = 350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 696.86 × 350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 244,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,172.78/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.57

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