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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 699 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 699 and 321.36 is: 481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 699 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/699 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 699 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 224,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,630.64/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.96

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