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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.13, 699.89 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.13, 699.89 and 464.76 is: 697.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.13 : 699.89 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.13/699.89 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.13x = 699.89 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.13x = 325,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,278.55/466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.82

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