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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 697.66 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 697.66 and 311.40 is: 466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 697.66 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/697.66 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 697.66 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 217,251.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,251.32/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.73

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