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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.57, 697.01 and 311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.57, 697.01 and 311.09 is: 465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.57 : 697.01 = 311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.57/697.01 = 311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.57x = 697.01 × 311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.57x = 216,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,827.80/465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.73

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