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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 698.34 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 698.34 and 209 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 698.34 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/698.34 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 698.34 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 145,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,953.06/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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