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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 698.83 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 698.83 and 349.65 is: 524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 698.83 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/698.83 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 698.83 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 244,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,345.04/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.02

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