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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.66, 697.14 and 311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.66, 697.14 and 311.22 is: 465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.66 : 697.14 = 311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.66/697.14 = 311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.66x = 697.14 × 311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.66x = 216,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,963.91/465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.93

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