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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.73, 698.01 and 320.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.73, 698.01 and 320.29 is: 480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.73 : 698.01 = 320.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.73/698.01 = 320.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.73x = 698.01 × 320.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.73x = 223,565.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,565.62/465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.03

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