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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.26, 699.59 and 322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.26, 699.59 and 322.21 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.26 : 699.59 = 322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.26/699.59 = 322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.26x = 699.59 × 322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.26x = 225,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,414.89/466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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