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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 699.23 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 699.23 and 312.36 is: 468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 699.23 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/699.23 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 699.23 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 218,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,412.59/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.95

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