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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 697.68 and 329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 697.68 and 329.67 is: 493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 697.68 = 329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/697.68 = 329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 697.68 × 329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 230,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,004.17/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.26

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