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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.58, 698.09 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.58, 698.09 and 321.14 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.58 : 698.09 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.58/698.09 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.58x = 698.09 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.58x = 224,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,184.62/465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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