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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.80, 696.66 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.80, 696.66 and 350.78 is: 524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.80 : 696.66 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.80/696.66 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.80x = 696.66 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.80x = 244,374.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,374.39/465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.63

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