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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 700.25 and 322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 700.25 and 322.11 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 700.25 = 322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/700.25 = 322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 700.25 × 322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 225,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,555.92/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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