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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 696.08 and 385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 696.08 and 385.24 is: 575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 696.08 = 385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/696.08 = 385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 696.08 × 385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 268,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,157.86/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.15

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