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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.49, 698.36 and 328.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.49, 698.36 and 328.81 is: 493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.49 : 698.36 = 328.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.49/698.36 = 328.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.49x = 698.36 × 328.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.49x = 229,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,627.75/465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.30

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