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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 698.44 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 698.44 and 209.04 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 698.44 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/698.44 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 698.44 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 146,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,001.90/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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