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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.03, 697.89 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.03, 697.89 and 246.86 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.03 : 697.89 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.03/697.89 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.03x = 697.89 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.03x = 172,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,281.18/466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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