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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.20, 697.46 and 384.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.20, 697.46 and 384.21 is: 574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.20 : 697.46 = 384.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.20/697.46 = 384.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.20x = 697.46 × 384.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.20x = 267,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,969.19/466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.79

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