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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.27, 699.59 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.27, 699.59 and 329.02 is: 493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.27 : 699.59 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.27/699.59 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.27x = 699.59 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.27x = 230,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,178.18/466.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.66

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