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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.26, 698.85 and 401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.26, 698.85 and 401.67 is: 602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.26 : 698.85 = 401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.26/698.85 = 401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.26x = 698.85 × 401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.26x = 280,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,707.08/466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.04

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