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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.66, 698.54 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.66, 698.54 and 311.76 is: 467.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.66 : 698.54 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.66/698.54 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.66x = 698.54 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.66x = 217,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,775.27/465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.67

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