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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.07, 699.28 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.07, 699.28 and 246.71 is: 370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.07 : 699.28 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.07/699.28 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.07x = 699.28 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.07x = 172,516.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,516.39/466.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.15

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