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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.26, 698.67 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.26, 698.67 and 363.30 is: 544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.26 : 698.67 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.26/698.67 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.26x = 698.67 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.26x = 253,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,826.81/466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.39

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