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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.87, 699.01 and 309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.87, 699.01 and 309.75 is: 464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.87 : 699.01 = 309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.87/699.01 = 309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.87x = 699.01 × 309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.87x = 216,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,518.88/465.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.76

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