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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 698.26 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 698.26 and 319.14 is: 478.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 698.26 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/698.26 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 698.26 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 222,844.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,844.52/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.46

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