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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.83, 698.28 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.83, 698.28 and 328.44 is: 492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.83 : 698.28 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.83/698.28 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.83x = 698.28 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.83x = 229,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,343.08/465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.34

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