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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 698.84 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 698.84 and 321.64 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 698.84 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/698.84 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 698.84 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 224,774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,774.90/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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