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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 699.18 and 309.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 699.18 and 309.71 is: 464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 699.18 = 309.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/699.18 = 309.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 699.18 × 309.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 216,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,539.54/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.93

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