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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.13, 698.93 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.13, 698.93 and 360.56 is: 540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.13 : 698.93 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.13/698.93 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.13x = 698.93 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.13x = 252,000.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,000.90/466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.62

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