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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 699.04 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 699.04 and 124 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 699.04 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/699.04 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 699.04 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 86,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,680.96/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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