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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.92, 698.18 and 465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.92, 698.18 and 465.20 is: 694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.92 : 698.18 = 465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.92/698.18 = 465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.92x = 698.18 × 465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.92x = 324,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,793.34/467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.12

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