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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 698.90 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 698.90 and 209.25 is: 313.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 698.90 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/698.90 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 698.90 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 146,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,243.78/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.63

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