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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.84, 698.79 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.84, 698.79 and 141.21 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.84 : 698.79 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.84/698.79 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.84x = 698.79 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.84x = 98,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,679.29/465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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