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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.65, 699.75 and 312.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.65, 699.75 and 312.75 is: 468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.65 : 699.75 = 312.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.65/699.75 = 312.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.65x = 699.75 × 312.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.65x = 218,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,846.81/466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.97

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