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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 698.68 and 246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 698.68 and 246.66 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 698.68 = 246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/698.68 = 246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 698.68 × 246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 172,336.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,336.41/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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