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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 697.11 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 697.11 and 326.34 is: 488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 697.11 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/697.11 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 697.11 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 227,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,494.63/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.55

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