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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.52, 698.90 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.52, 698.90 and 311.98 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.52 : 698.90 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.52/698.90 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.52x = 698.90 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.52x = 218,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,042.82/466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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