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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.98, 697.74 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.98, 697.74 and 328.28 is: 491.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.98 : 697.74 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.98/697.74 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.98x = 697.74 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.98x = 229,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,054.09/465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.55

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