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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.07, 698.58 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.07, 698.58 and 260.73 is: 390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.07 : 698.58 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.07/698.58 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.07x = 698.58 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.07x = 182,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,140.76/466.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.81

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