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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 700.09 and 401.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 700.09 and 401.97 is: 603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 700.09 = 401.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/700.09 = 401.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 700.09 × 401.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 281,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,415.18/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.58

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