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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.56, 697.80 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.56, 697.80 and 311.36 is: 466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.56 : 697.80 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.56/697.80 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.56x = 697.80 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.56x = 217,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,267.01/465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.68

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