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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.32, 698.56 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.32, 698.56 and 357.57 is: 535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.32 : 698.56 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.32/698.56 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.32x = 698.56 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.32x = 249,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,785.85/466.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.66

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