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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 700.01 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 700.01 and 261.02 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 700.01 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/700.01 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 700.01 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 182,718.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,718.03/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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