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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.85, 698.73 and 123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.85, 698.73 and 123.85 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.85 : 698.73 = 123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.85/698.73 = 123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.85x = 698.73 × 123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.85x = 86,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,537.71/465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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