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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.11, 699.48 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.11, 699.48 and 260.55 is: 391.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.11 : 699.48 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.11/699.48 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.11x = 699.48 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.11x = 182,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,249.51/466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.00

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