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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.30, 699.39 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.30, 699.39 and 246.84 is: 370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.30 : 699.39 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.30/699.39 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.30x = 699.39 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.30x = 172,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,634.80/466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.23

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