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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.28, 698.66 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.28, 698.66 and 328.66 is: 492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.28 : 698.66 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.28/698.66 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.28x = 698.66 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.28x = 229,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,621.60/466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.45

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