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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.22, 699.34 and 260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.22, 699.34 and 260.62 is: 390.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.22 : 699.34 = 260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.22/699.34 = 260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.22x = 699.34 × 260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.22x = 182,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,261.99/466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.94

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