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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.12, 699.48 and 312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.12, 699.48 and 312.22 is: 468.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.12 : 699.48 = 312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.12/699.48 = 312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.12x = 699.48 × 312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.12x = 218,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,389.90/466.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.53

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