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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.78, 697.76 and 357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.78, 697.76 and 357.04 is: 534.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.78 : 697.76 = 357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.78/697.76 = 357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.78x = 697.76 × 357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.78x = 249,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,130.66/465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.86

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