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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.63, 698.17 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.63, 698.17 and 360.05 is: 539.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.63 : 698.17 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.63/698.17 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.63x = 698.17 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.63x = 251,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,379.80/465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.87

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