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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.25, 699.07 and 260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.25, 699.07 and 260.84 is: 391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.25 : 699.07 = 260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.25/699.07 = 260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.25x = 699.07 × 260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.25x = 182,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,340.62/466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.08

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