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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.56, 698.17 and 328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.56, 698.17 and 328.67 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.56 : 698.17 = 328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.56/698.17 = 328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.56x = 698.17 × 328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.56x = 229,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,467.53/465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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