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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.02, 697.99 and 362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.02, 697.99 and 362.49 is: 542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.02 : 697.99 = 362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.02/697.99 = 362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.02x = 697.99 × 362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.02x = 253,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,014.40/466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.93

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