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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 698.99 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 698.99 and 356.40 is: 534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 698.99 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/698.99 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 698.99 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 249,118.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,118.25/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.88

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