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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.62, 699.21 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.62, 699.21 and 312.53 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.62 : 699.21 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.62/699.21 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.62x = 699.21 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.62x = 218,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,524.10/465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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