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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.17, 698.52 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.17, 698.52 and 260.79 is: 390.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.17 : 698.52 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.17/698.52 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.17x = 698.52 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.17x = 182,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,167.03/466.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.77

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