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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.79, 698.79 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.79, 698.79 and 329.10 is: 493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.79 : 698.79 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.79/698.79 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.79x = 698.79 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.79x = 229,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,971.79/465.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.73

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