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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.74, 698.85 and 329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.74, 698.85 and 329.66 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.74 : 698.85 = 329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.74/698.85 = 329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.74x = 698.85 × 329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.74x = 230,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,381.24/465.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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