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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.20, 698.70 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.20, 698.70 and 461.32 is: 691.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.20 : 698.70 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.20/698.70 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.20x = 698.70 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.20x = 322,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,324.28/466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.39

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