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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.35, 698.15 and 311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.35, 698.15 and 311.90 is: 466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.35 : 698.15 = 311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.35/698.15 = 311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.35x = 698.15 × 311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.35x = 217,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,750.27/466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.92

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