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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.02, 696.24 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.02, 696.24 and 266.46 is: 399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.02 : 696.24 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.02/696.24 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.02x = 696.24 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.02x = 185,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,520.11/464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.81

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