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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.23, 698.31 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.23, 698.31 and 402.96 is: 603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.23 : 698.31 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.23/698.31 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.23x = 698.31 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.23x = 281,391.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,391.00/466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.55

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