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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.93, 698.54 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.93, 698.54 and 209.25 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.93 : 698.54 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.93/698.54 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.93x = 698.54 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.93x = 146,168.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,168.45/465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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